Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
tenuiflora
ID:
575114

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 35: 42 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574446



Common Names

  • Tenuiflora Buglossoides
  • Buglossoides tenuiflora
  • Tenuiflora Buglossoides


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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum fulvidulum Bertol. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum tenuiflorum L.f. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum aegyptiacum Mikan ex Schrank [unknown]
  • Myosotis tenuiflora Viv. [unknown]
  • Rhytispermum tenuiflorum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Buglossoides ramosissima Moench [unknown]
  • Rhytispermum tenuiflorum Link [unknown]
  • Lithospermum apulum Eichw. [unknown]

Description

Buglossoides tenuiflora (also called Slender-flowered Buglossoides, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in grassy and disturbed habitats. It is tolerant of drought and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Buglossoides tenuiflora is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buglossoides tenuiflora has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The flowers are borne on a short, thin stalk. The seed is a small, round capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buglossoides tenuiflora is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Central Asia. It is an herbaceous perennial and grows best in full sun and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Buglossoides tenuiflora

Buglossoides tenuiflora can be found in Central and South America.

Buglossoides tenuiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buglossoides tenuiflora?

Buglossoides tenuiflora

What is the natural habitat of Buglossoides tenuiflora?

It is found in dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe, Asia, and North America.

What is the flower color of Buglossoides tenuiflora?

The flowers are yellow.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:113733-1: Based on the initial data import